Alzheimer's remains one of the leading cause of death in the U.S. As a doctor and as the former Chief Medical Officer of Sacramento County, I'm very concerned about how this disease is impacting our parents and grandparents.
That's why my office is hosting our 7th annual Brain Health Forum to provide local residents with information on the latest in Alzheimer's research and what… Read more »
As you may have heard, the U.S. Senate just passed a bill that would make daylight savings time permanent. If signed into law, this would mean no more moving our clocks forward or backwards.
I know Americans have strong opinions about day lights savings, so I'm eager to know your thoughts before this bill gets to the House of Representatives. Read more »
Regarding the situation in Ukraine, please carefully read the below information regarding how my office can help. U.S. Citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents, and eligible family members please complete a U.S. Department of State, Crisis Intake form: https://cacms.state.gov/s/crisis-intake The U.S. Embassy Kyiv has published helpful information on border crossings and other… Read more »
Getting a flu shot remains the single best way to protect yourself and your loved ones against the flu.
As a doctor and former Chief Medical Officer for Sacramento County, I encourage everyone ages six months and older to get an annual flu vaccine. I just got my flu shot - it was safe, quick, and easy! Read more »
Every year, I’m privileged to nominate bright and hardworking students to attend our nation’s military service academies. Our service academies are some of the top universities in the country and help build strong leaders in our military and beyond. To help local young people navigate the application process, my office will host a Virtual Service Academy Information Day on Saturday, October 2, 2021. Read more »
The U.S. Department of State advises that U.S. Citizens in Afghanistan, Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) in Afghanistan, and U.S. Citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents who have spouses and children in Afghanistan should fill out a Repatriation Assistance Request:https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/afghanistan-status.htmlOr call 1-833-741-2777 (U.S./Canada) or… Read more »
I'm holding my next Telephone Town Hall on Tuesday, August 17 from 6:00pm-7:00pm PT. I'll be joined by Dr. Olivia Kasirye, Sacramento County Public Health Officer, for an update on COVID-19 in our region. I'll also be taking your questions live! The town hall is open to the public. To join, please dial (833) 946-1797 at 6pm PDT Click here or below to RSVP!What: Telephone Town Hall with… Read more »
The Health Impacts of Climate Change with Rep. Ami BeraApril 28th – 3pm – 4:30 PSTThe Office of Rep. Ami Bera is hosting a webinar on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 from 3:00pm - 4:30pm PST on climate change and its impacts on our health. The event will feature guest speakers, presentations, and a series of Q&A.Click here to register. Read more »
Tax Information Workshop with Rep. Ami BeraMay 4th – 1:30pm – 3:00pm PSTTax Season has been extended to May 17thRepresentatives from Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), and Small Business Administration (SBA) will give presentations on what you need to know for tax season and will be available for Q&A.… Read more »
I'm holding my next Telephone Town Hall on Thursday, April 8 from 6:00-7:00pm PT. Join me for a discussion on the events of the past month, and my priorities for the new Congress and Biden Administration. I'll also be taking your questions! The town hall is free and open to the public. To join, please dial (833) 946-1797 at 6pm PDT Click here or below to RSVP!Loading… Read more »